Synopses

Reading a synopsis of the opera you’re singing an aria in is beneficial to understanding your role and the story surrounding the aria. Also reading them before attending an opera is helpful to follow the storyline.

Streaming

This is a great place to watch operas online. For $14.99 a month you have unlimited access to videos and audio of Met productions. You can sign up for a free seven day trial to check it out. If you don’t want a monthly subscription you can pay per opera.

A seemingly unlimited resource of classical tracks, this is a great place to listen to all the music you want without ads. You can get a year subscription through IMSLP when you donate $20. You can create your own playlists and download an app (apple or google) to listen on your phone.

Having a hard time remembering that word or what article comes before it? This great resource comes in handy standing in line at starbucks or waiting for the bus. Memorize words to start putting into your vocabulary!